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 Definitions of ocher  [ˈoʊ kər]  

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Definition of 'ocher' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) ocher
any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments.

2.  ocher
the color of this; pale to orangish or reddish yellow.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME oker < OF ocre < L ōchra < Gk Ṓchra yellow ocher)

Definition of 'ocher' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) ocher, ochre
a moderate yellow-orange to orange color

2. (adj) ocher, ochre
any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment

3. (adj) ocher, ochre
of a moderate orange-yellow color



'ocher' - Nearby Entries  

ocellated turkey  ocellus  ocelot  ocher  ochna  ochna family  ochnaceae  



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